Mobility Assistance in Las Animas, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Las Animas, CO: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Bent County)

100

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

25 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lajuna)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Bent County)

About 142 Las Animas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 23% in Bent County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

100 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Las Animas that list physical therapy include Bent County Public Health and Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Las Animas compared with Bent County and Colorado

Census figure	Las Animas	Bent County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	23%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	13%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,382	$49,083	—

Older residents in towns around Las Animas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
La Junta, CO	19 mi	1,536	25%
Rocky Ford, CO	27 mi	647	21%
Lamar, CO	33 mi	1,126	24%

Home health agencies serving Las Animas (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bent County Public Health	Las Animas, CO	13 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(719) 456-0517
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC	La Junta, CO	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 542-0032
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc	La Junta, CO	25 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(719) 383-0990
Nursing And Therapy Services Of Colorado Inc	Colorado Springs, CO	106 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 574-5562

Emergency hospitals near Las Animas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center	Lajuna, CO	25 mi	not rated	(719) 363-1428
Prowers Medical Center	Lamar, CO	33 mi	not rated	(719) 336-4343

Straight-line miles from the center of Las Animas. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Las Animas

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,699 monthly median income of Las Animas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Las Animas: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Las Animas?

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,699 monthly median income of Las Animas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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